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This Swiss Builder uses NO INSULATION...

Matt Risinger · 857K views · 2019-01-15 · 11:27

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Builders Matt Risinger and Jordan Smith visit a Swiss cross-laminated timber factory that makes thick all-wood walls with no traditional insulation and wooden nails instead of glue or chemicals. The video is sponsored by Siga.

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HN cites it in mass timber and construction threads as an example of insulation-free, glue-free all-wood building in Europe.

Recommended by 2 HN people across 2 months · HN mentions 2019–2020

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ehou · 2020-09 · Recommendation

Good question. There is also CLT without glue. Check [VIDEO] where Matt Risinger is visiting a Swiss factory where they use wooden (berch?) nails and dowel pins in stead of glue. And by using more layers they also need no insulation. Gives R=24...

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throw0101a · 2020-01 · Recommendation

For those not familiar with these techniques, an American builder visiting DE and CH and learning about them: * [VIDEO] * [LINK] * [LINK]

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ehou · 2020-09 · Reference

There is also CLT without glue, see my other comment. Check [VIDEO] . "passive designs without active mechanical assistance" - do you mean passive (highly insulated, air tight) designs without mechanical ventilation?

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